DEEP FRYING SHRIMP TIME RECIPES

Steps:

• In deep fryer or 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil (2 to 3 inches) to 350°F.
• In shallow dish, mix flour, salt and pepper. In another shallow dish, beat eggs slightly with fork or whisk. In third shallow dish, place bread crumbs. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Coat shrimp with flour mixture; dip into eggs, then coat with bread crumbs.
• Fry 4 or 5 shrimp at a time in oil about 1 minute, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Steps:

• Peel off shell, devein prawns and rinse in cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Cut slit in each prawn about 1/4 inch deep.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until frothy.
• In a plastic bag, add flour and pepper and shake well to blend.
• In a separate plastic bag, add Panko crumbs, dried dill weed, seasoning salt, garlic powder and Beau Monde seasoning, shake well to combine.
• Dip prepared prawns individually into the egg mixture to coat well.
• Drop each prawn into the flour mixture and shake to coat well.
• Dip the prawns again in the egg mixture, turn to coat well.
• Drop each prawn into the Panko crumb mixture and shake until well coated.
• Place coated prawns on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours to chill.
• In a medium size saucepan, or a deep frying pan, or a WOK, add oil and heat to 350°F.
• Carefully drop the prawns two at a time into the hot oil and deep fry for about 1 1/2 minutes, turn over and continue to fry for an additional 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, and the prawns are a light golden brown. (Do not overcook prawns.).
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce or a sauce of your choice.
• Also, see Chicken Strips with Sweet and Sour Sauce for the sauce, recipe #19266.